Kniphofia Orange Vanilla Popsicle®

Description and Characteristics

Kniphofia Orange Vanilla Popsicle® is a standout member of the Popsicle Series, bred for compact size, extended bloom time, and vibrant bicolour flowers. This unique variety produces upright spikes of creamy vanilla buds that transition into rich orange at the tips, resembling a two-tone frozen treat—hence the name. Its eye-catching colour and tidy form make it ideal for small spaces, containers, and sunny borders.

Unlike traditional tall Kniphofias, Orange Vanilla Popsicle® maintains a compact height of around 45–60 cm, with a spread of 30–45 cm. Flowering begins in early summer and can continue through early autumn with regular deadheading. The flowers rise above clumps of narrow, grass-like green foliage, which remains neat and upright throughout the season.

This cultivar is both heat and drought tolerant once established and offers excellent support for pollinators, especially bees and butterflies.

• Distinctive bicolour flower spikes in orange and creamy white

• Compact habit: Height 45–60 cm, Spread 30–45 cm

• Long flowering season: June to September

• Tidy, clump-forming foliage with strong vertical stems

• Perfect for containers, borders, and low-maintenance designs

• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators

Growing Conditions and Maintenance

Kniphofia Orange Vanilla Popsicle® is low-maintenance and thrives in sunny, well-drained locations. Its smaller size and disease resistance make it ideal for urban settings and smaller gardens.

• Light Requirements:

  • Requires full sun for maximum flowering and compact growth

  • Will tolerate light shade, though with reduced bloom density

• Soil Preferences:

  • Prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils

  • Tolerant of average to poor soils if drainage is sufficient

  • Avoid waterlogged or clay-heavy soil

• Watering Needs:

  • Water regularly during the first season to establish roots

  • Once mature, it is drought-tolerant

  • Reduce watering in cooler months or when dormant

• Feeding:

  • Apply a balanced, slow-release fertiliser in spring

  • Optional: feed with a high-potash liquid fertiliser mid-season to encourage flowering

• Deadheading and Pruning:

  • Deadhead spent flower spikes to encourage continuous blooms

  • Cut back foliage and flower stems in late autumn or early spring

  • Keep foliage intact during winter for extra crown protection

• Winter Care:

  • Hardy in Zones 6–9 (RHS H4–H5); mulch crown lightly in cold regions

  • In wet climates, improve drainage or raise beds to prevent rot

  • Container-grown plants can be moved to a sheltered position in winter

• Dividing and Replanting:

  • Divide every 3–4 years in spring to maintain performance

  • Replant immediately in prepared soil

Design Applications, Companions, and Pollinator Benefits

Kniphofia Orange Vanilla Popsicle® adds a cheerful burst of warm colour and compact vertical interest to any garden. It’s ideal for containers, low borders, mass plantings, and wildlife gardens.

• Design Uses:

  • Excellent for urban gardens, balcony planters, modern mixed beds, and gravel gardens

  • Works beautifully as an edging plant or in repetition along pathways

  • Compact enough for rockeries or small space designs

• Companion Plants:

  • Combines well with salvia, lavender, gaura, echinacea, and coreopsis

  • Pairs nicely with blue and purple flowers for contrast, such as Nepeta or Agastache

  • Looks great with ornamental grasses like Stipa tenuissima or Festuca glauca

• Pollinator Support:

  • Excellent nectar source for bees, butterflies, and hoverflies

  • Long bloom season offers extended forage for pollinators

  • Great addition to eco-conscious, wildlife-supportive plantings

• Cut Flower Use:

  • Compact spikes are suitable for small floral arrangements

  • Cut when lower florets begin to open

  • Long vase life with clean water and a fresh cut

• Pest and Disease Resistance:

  • Highly resistant to pests and diseases

  • Deer- and rabbit-resistant

  • Good air circulation and drainage help prevent crown rot

We currently only deliver within the island of Ireland, other countries can be quoted for by contacting [email protected] or via telephone on 06964084
 

Standard Delivery is FREE on orders over €250*

All standard deliveries will be completed within 5-7 working days via Fastway Couriers, any delay to this delivery time, the customer will be notified by One of our staff.

The in-Store delivery charge will vary compared with online, in-store delivery charge is done on a case by case basis. 

* Only mainland Ireland addresses qualify for free delivery.
 

Live Plants Delivery

Our live plants are packed with care and diligence by our staff, our horticulturists review each plant before despatch to ensure quality is maintained.
Live Plant delivery charges are not calculated on weight but on the space required per package to ensure safe delivery, so delivery charges may vary as some plants require more space than others when packed.
All live plants are despatched within 3-5 working days where possible, our couriers aim to deliver within 48 hours of despatch from our Garden Centre to allow the plant to arrive in healthy condition.
 

Click & Collect

Can’t wait for delivery? Why not try our FREE Click & Collect service? Simply make your purchase online and collect it from our store located in Croagh Co. Limerick. Our staff will contact you by phone when your order is ready for collection (Please allow 24 hours minimum). When collecting your item, call the store on 069-64084. We will then load into your car as required. This service is available in-store 9am – 6pm Monday – Saturday (No collections on Sundays)

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